Staff Accountant - nrg

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

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Job Summary: 

This position will be responsible for a full range of financial and operational analysis, and various other financial projects in support of the Retail Business Units. This person will also be responsible for multiple other ad hoc projects as assigned.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accounting support of the Retail Companies including but not limited to:
  • Prepare and analyze monthly profitability.
  • Interface in a variety of forums to research and obtain financial information relating to variance analysis.
  • Prepare monthly accounting entries.
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting documents or schedules.
  • Maintain monthly data models.
  • Analyze detail level data from the Data Warehouse.
  • Assist in the on-going development or enhancements of the current accounting and reporting functions.
  • Ensure SOX and internal controls are operating effectively, and documentation is accurate and complete

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment.
• Some overtime required as special projects arise.
• Hybrid work schedule (in office 3 days per week)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor ‘s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university required
• 0-2 years of Accounting or Finance Experience
• Previous experience in the Power Industry preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Efficient time-management to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to identify issues and propose solutions

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in effectively communicating to a wide range of audiences in both written and oral form.
• Excels in quickly conceptualizing and assimilating data to make decisions and take appropriate action
• Adapts effectively to a new and changing environments.
• Strong analytical skills and flexibility in dealing with multiple projects.
• Comfortably handles risk and uncertainty.
• Detail-oriented.
• Proficient in the operation of personal computers and windows-based software, specifically Excel.  Experience in SAP and HFM would be beneficial but is not required
• Works independently through the use of initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Why NRG is a great place to work:

• Great company culture!! Voted as a BEST employer by Forbes
• A competitive total compensation package, including annual incentive and/or commission
• Stock Purchase Plan 
• Benefits on the first day of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability, Wellness program, etc.   
• Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance
• 401 (k) plan to help save for retirement
• Generous Flexible FTO plan, where you take the time you need; also includes 11 company holidays, and 1 floating holiday
• Numerous discounts, including electricity discounts on NRG brands

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